A Kenmore ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving Dothan, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
If you bought your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Dothan work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Dothan AL
We found 11 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Dothan. 3 list an address in Dothan, and other nearby bases include Eufaula (3), Enterprise (2), and Newton (1). SHAW Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Dothan. None of the repair companies near Dothan name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Dothan is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.7, 3.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
At the top of the Dothan list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.5 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Dothan (12.5 miles away, based in Newton, 4.6 stars from 261 reviews); The Appliance Doctor (3.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Kenmore's garage-ready refrigerators use an inverter compressor that it says holds temperatures steadier, runs quieter and wears less than a conventional compressor. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
Kenmore Symptoms and First Checks
- Freezer thawing in a cold garage. Kenmore says a standard refrigerator in a room below about 45°F may not run its compressor enough, and recommends a garage-ready model built for a wide temperature range. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Dothan and freezer repair in Dothan.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- Kenmore rates its garage-ready models for surrounding temperatures from 45°F to 110°F and notes that standard refrigerators struggle below 45°F. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
- A new Kenmore refrigerator reaches a usable fresh food temperature in about 4 to 6 hours, but the freezer needs 12 to 24 hours to settle at its 0°F target. Source: Kenmore - FAQ: How long does it take for a new fridge to reach its designated temperature?
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Dothan
Most ice maker calls in Dothan come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Questions to Ask a Dothan Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Dothan, AL
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Dothan
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Dothan
Also Serving Towns Around Dothan
Live outside Dothan? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Marianna. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.